Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Columbus
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Property
| Property | Columbus | Polaris |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 18–23% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 4–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |